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Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation provides reliable, affordable energy to 50,000 residential and commercial consumers in Chester, Crockett, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Shelby and Tipton counties. We are a not-for-profit, consumer-owned cooperative that is committed to the communities we serve.
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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July!
Today, as our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom, we’re grateful to serve the communities that make Southwest Tennessee feel like home.
From all of us at Southwest Tennessee Electric, we wish you a safe, fun, and meaningful Independence Day with family and friends. ❤️🤍💙⚡ ... See MoreSee Less
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July is National Grilling Month, and cooking outdoors is one of the simplest ways to keep your home more comfortable during summer heat. This month, bypass additional heat from the oven and fire up the grill instead. ☀️🥩 ... See MoreSee Less
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Warmer days can mean higher power use. Here are good ways to conserve energy, stay cool, and be budget conscious!
• Set your thermostat between 75 - 78 degrees or a temperature that is both safe and comfortable.
• Use larger appliances like washers, dryers and dishwashers after 8 p.m.
• Cool off with a small fan and set ceiling fans to counterclockwise to pull hot air up and keep air moving.
• Prepare your meals in microwaves or other small appliances, or use an outside grill to avoid heating up the house. ... See MoreSee Less
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Your 2026 STEMC Board Election ballot will be arriving soon!
Residential members should keep an eye on their mailbox for a white envelope labeled "Ballot Enclosed."
Inside, you'll find your official ballot, Annual Meeting information, candidate biographies, a registration ticket, and a return envelope.
Be sure to complete your ballot, sign the return envelope, and mail it back using the enclosed envelope. The graphic below provides step-by-step instructions to help make voting quick and easy.
Don't forget to save your registration ticket and bring it with you to our 89th Annual Meeting on Friday, August 14. We look forward to seeing you for great food, fellowship, and chances to win door prizes! ... See MoreSee Less
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Outage Update | 10:00 pm: Power has been restored to all members affected by this outage. If you are still without power, please report your outage by calling 1-888-440-1990.
TVA is experiencing an issue that has caused a power outage affecting approximately 1,200 of our members in northwestern Madison County.
Crews are actively working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time and apologize for the inconvenience. ... See MoreSee Less
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Before you head out for vacation, remember to unplug electronics devices that consume energy even when they’re “off.” This is a simple way to save energy––even when you’re away. 😎🧳 ... See MoreSee Less
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